2025-05-14T11:21:21-07:00 2024-06-30 042104397 WGBH EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION 1 GUEST ST BOSTON MA 02135 990 2023-07-01 046130523 NEW ENGLAND PUBLIC MEDIA INC NEWE 4137356616 44 HAMPDEN STREET SPRINGFIELD MA 01103 Matt Abramovitz President 2025-05-14 true true WGBH Educational Foundation 6173002000 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Matt Abramovitz 44 HAMPDEN STREET SPRINGFIELD MA 01103 7870066 false X WWW.NEPM.ORG X 1953 MA Our MissionNew England Public Media enriches lives in western Massachusetts through programming that nurtures community, civility, and curiosity.Our VisionNEPM is creating the public media service of the 21st century, sharing the unique voices and stories of our diverse region. Our commitment to quality journalism will strengthen community connections at home, across the Commonwealth, and throughout New England.PBS, NPR & local perspective for western Mass.Through a deep commitment to independent local journalism, trusted educational content, inspired cultural offerings, and civic engagement, NEPM shares new voices and inspire new conversations. It provides people in western Mass. with a broad array of local and national programs from PBS and NPR, as well as locally produced programs, series, podcasts and specials. Its four digital TV channels, and two radio networks present news, classical music and jazz, documentaries, talk, drama, plus cultural and educational programming. NEPM is a 23 21 70 30 0 9407155 6927481 128858 20415 -165230 135557 45402 179360 9416185 7262813 0 0 6788142 5367019 439741 510951 1926467 4534900 5715642 11762783 11593612 -2346598 -4330799 15207154 17348741 6226244 11624209 8980910 5724532 New England Public Media enriches lives in western Massachusetts through programming that nurtures community, civility, and curiosity. false false 7520469 20415 NEPM builds on the proud legacy and existing strengths of WGBY-TV and New England Public Radio. The programs you know and love are still availableand now enhanced by new offerings from our team of experienced reporters, thoughtful educators, dedicated producers, and engaging hosts. As we break down the boundaries between TV and radio, we're eager to identify the new stories we'll tell together.Through a deep commitment to independent local journalism, trusted educational content, inspired cultural offerings, and civic engagement, NEPM endeavors to share new voices and inspire new conversations. It provides audiences with a broad array of local and national programs across all mediaTV, radio, online, and mobile, including PBS and NPR programs as well as locally produced series, podcasts and specials. Its four digital TV channels, and two radio networks present news, jazz and classical music, documentaries, talk, drama, plus cultural and educational programming. New England Public Media is a community-supported, independent non-profit organization based in Springfield, MA. 7520469 true true false true false false false false false false true false false true true true true true false false false false false true true false false false false true false false false false false false false false true false false false true true true false false false true 56 0 true 70 true false false false false false true true false 0 false false false true false false false X 23 21 false false false false true true true true true false false true true true true true true true true false CT MA NH NY RI X X James Levy 6173003856 One Guest Street Boston MA 02135 Evie Kintzer Trustee/GBH VP 1.00 40.00 X 0 257093 44689 Matt Abramovitz President & CEO 40.00 0.00 X X 230032 0 40078 Lynn Page Managing Dir Media 40.00 0.00 130803 0 18630 Christopher Belmonte Host & Exec Produc 40.00 0.00 101281 0 26360 John Sutton VP-Content & Aud 40.00 0.00 114495 0 6470 Patrick Carpenter SrDirDev thru12/23 0.00 0.00 110325 0 1759 Sharon Davenport Trste thru10/23 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 John Armstrong Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Tim Loew Trste thru10/23 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Liza Hernandez-Henson Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Matthew Landon Treasurer 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Sarah Carlan Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Donna Ross Clerk 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Susan Fentin Chairperson 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Eric Cromwell Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Heather Hayes Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Lydia Martinez Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Robyn Newhouse Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jessica Attwood Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Melinda Mason Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Carlo Centeno Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Crist Myers Vice Chair 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 John Kennedy Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Sarah Pfatteicher Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Marcos Carreras Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Joy Ohm Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 YoungHee Chudy Trste thru 1/24 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Liz Roberts Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Aaron Vega Vice Chair 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Laura Wright Vice Chair 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 686936 257093 137986 5 false true false National Public Radio 1111 North Capitol Street Washington DC 20002 Radio Programming 835473 Contributor Development Partnership 200 Rivers Edge Dr Ste 330 Medford MA 02155 Professional Fundraising 627843 2 3680699 837869 2408913 134141 6927481 Production Services 515100 20415 20415 20415 141698 141698 0 0 136368 136368 136368 136368 521823 521575 6389 248 -6389 -6141 -6141 122281 79289 42992 42992 0 0 0 7262813 20415 314917 0 0 0 0 270110 90037 90036 90037 0 4459544 2942193 895018 622333 55215 35398 11500 8317 356946 228842 74342 53762 225204 144380 46904 33920 0 59700 59550 150 45793 45793 25000 25000 510951 510951 13183 13183 515790 154193 141468 220129 196301 48561 9431 138309 0 604611 510760 56064 37787 0 1094900 885269 152131 57500 27154 11675 12197 3282 0 0 373210 75925 297285 0 706378 623576 82802 48907 2341 46566 Production & Acquisitions 1743344 1691240 25622 26482 Miscellaneous 174654 33386 61157 80111 Bad Debt 115787 -2200 -4699 122686 Equipment Expenses 24499 20154 4345 -53569 24739 981 -79289 11593612 7520469 2146676 1926467 185583 262590 0 3245330 107194 351049 344084 0 0 0 0 26439 149599 8291602 3256181 5510454 5035421 1807209 5307722 0 0 0 4081090 6142131 15207154 17348741 3396810 1622154 89877 54367 1427376 6148766 1312181 3798922 6226244 11624209 X 5074225 1594928 3906685 4129604 8980910 5724532 15207154 17348741 X -4330799 176095 898326 X X false true X true false X 5922399 6858344 7195278 9407155 6927481 36310657 0 0 5922399 6858344 7195278 9407155 6927481 36310657 2695156 33615501 227437 235851 164760 164105 278066 1070219 0 81507 3342 70946 83253 122281 361329 37742205 225576 0.89070 0.89400 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED false false false false false false false false false false true 25000 25000 false false Part II-B, Line 1i - Other Activities Description PART II-B, LINE 1, LOBBYING ACTIVITIES:HIRED AN OUTSIDE CONSULTANT TO ASIST IN OBTAINING FUNDING FROM THE MASSACHUSETTS STATE BUDGET. Part IV - Additional Information 233222 233222 2354544 1522445 832099 4965061 1410785 3554276 738775 322951 415824 5035421 Outside Managed Trusts 24508 Radio and television licenses 2780000 Right of use asset 3337623 6142131 Lease liabilities 3798922 3798922 X 8075036 176095 556839 79289 812223 7262813 7262813 12229740 556839 79289 636128 11593612 11593612 Part X : FIN48 Footnote The organization is exempt from federal income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code. US GAAP requires the organization to evaluate tax positions taken by the organization and recognize a tax liability (or asset) if the organization has taken an uncertain position that more likely than not would not be sustained upon examination by the IRS. NEPM has analyzed the tax positions taken and has concluded that as of June 30, 2024, there are no significant uncertain positions taken or expected to be taken that would require recognition of a liability (or asset) or disclosure in the consolidated financial statements. Part XI, Line 2d: Other revenue amounts included in F/S but not included on form 990 Fundraising Event Expense $79289 Part XII, Line 2d: Other expenses and losses per audited F/S Fundraising Event Expense $79289 X X X X X X X true CDP PO Box 412299 Boston MA 02241 Consult Strategy false 4904433 502836 4401597 Next Gen Fundraising 600 W GermantownPike400 Plymouth Meeting PA 19462 Consult Strategy false 131264 8115 123149 5035697 510951 4524746 CT MA NH NY RI Asparagus Festival 111537 111537 79289 Valley Voice Event 10744 10744 122281 122281 79289 79289 42992 X X X X X X false false false false false false false true false Evie Kintzer Trustee/GBH VP 229549 25000 2544 9625 35064 301782 Matt Abramovitz President & CEO 207008 23024 8123 31955 270110 Part I, Line 7: Non-Fixed payments not listed above Compensation determinations are based on performance, considered within the context of independent benchmark data for comparable positions at similar organizations and supported by relevant documentation. X 180 123523 FMV X 7 10618 FMV false true true Part I, Line 32, Hire and Use of Third Parties Automobiles are donated to NEPM through a third party organization which providesdisposition services and forwards proceeds and detailed reporting to NEPM. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6 WGBH Educational Foundation is sole corporate member. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a The organization's sole corporate member may appoint one director and may at its discretion, remove such director. Any election of a director shall be by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Board of Directors present at a meeting in which a quorum is present, subject to prior review by the sole member. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7b The organization's sole member has certain reserved rights, including but not limited; to the right to amend the articles and bylaws of the organization; approve the annual operation and capital budgets; approve the organization undertaking a significant financial obligation not in the ordinary course of its business; approve the organization commencing a significant new line of business or activity; approve replacement of the organization's chief executive officer; approve incurring debt or contractual obligations on behalf of the organization. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The Finance Committee of the Board of Directors reviewed the Form 990, as authorized by the Board, before it was filed. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c In connection with any actual or possible conflict of interest, an interested person must disclose the existence of the interest and be given the opportunity to disclose all material facts describing the nature of the affiliation, and indicating whether he or she has or may have a conflict of interest involving any financial transaction of NEPM. In the event there is a change in the information submitted in the disclosure statement, the person submitting it is to promptly submit written notification of the change. At the conclusion of the fiscal year prior to the submission of the Form 990, a governing body member is required to annually certify that they have complied with the provisions of the policy. All transactions disclosed by trustees or officers as related-party transactions shall be reviewed by the audit committee of the board of trustees, provided that only those members of the committee who have no involvement with any related-party transactions involving the company ("Independent Trustees") shall participate in such review. In the case of a transaction that is covered, the audit committee shall determine whether, all factors considered, the transaction is fair and reasonable to, and is in the best interest of the company. Approval of a related-party transaction shall require a majority vote of the Independent Trustees at a meeting at which there is a quorum determined solely with regard to Independent Trustees. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a The organization's Compensation Committee of the Board of Trustees is an independent committee, the members of which each year verify that they do not have any conflicts of interest with respect to the compensation paid to the Chief Executive Officer. The committee utilized third party data and surveyed the trustees using a questionnaire to benchmark comparable compensation packages for the key executive roles in functionally comparable positions and similar sized organizations. The compensation review is an annual process and is documented each year in the compensation committee minutes, in which the deliberation and decisions regarding the compensation arrangements for the executive leadership team are recorded. The compensation committee reports on its meetings and actions to the full board of trustees or the executive committee of the board. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b The organization's Compensation Committee of the Board of Trustees is an independent committee, the members of which each year verify that they do not have any conflicts of interest with respect to the compensation paid to the top management employees. The committee utilized third party data and surveyed the trustees using a questionnaire to benchmark comparable compensation packages for the key executive roles in functionally comparable positions and similar sized organizations. The compensation review is an annual process and is documented each year in the compensation committee minutes, in which the deliberation and decisions regarding the compensation arrangements for the executive leadership team are recorded. The compensation committee reports on its meetings and actions to the full board of trustees or the executive committee of the board. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request. Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 WGBH Net Asset Transfer = $898326 Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c The Board of directors is responsible for oversight of the audit of the organization's financial statements and the selection of an independent accountant. These oversight processes have not changed during the tax year. Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Other Expenses The reclass shown in other expenses in the Statement of Functional Expenses reflects contra expense items reported on Form 990, Part VIII. (A) (B) (C) (D) Program Management Total Services & General Fundraising ---------- ----------- ----------- -------------Event Expense -79,289. -79,289.Bad Debt Expense 115,787. -2,200. -4,699. 122,686. ---------- ------------ ----------- ------------- Total $ 36,498. $ -2,200. $ -4,699. $ 43,397. ========== ============ =========== ============= Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a - Compensation Review & Approval Process CEO & Top ManagementFor the organization's newly recruited CEO, the Board Chair and Search Committee Chair reviewed the compensation packages for the previous President, as well as other members of the NEPM senior leadership team. In addition, external consultants conducted a national comparison of salaries of organizations of similar size and budget, including those within public media. The Board also considered the compensation paid to executive peers within the GBH Educational Foundation, the final candidate's existing compensation, cost of living comparisons, and the evolving dynamics of a highly competitive talent market to arrive at their final package. 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